Given its fantastic Bairro Alto location, we were surprised by how quiet this apartment is. It's in a secluded, peaceful spot, yet only 300 metres from some of the neighbourhood's busiest streets – so it offers the best of both worlds. Here you'll find an array of fabulous restaurants and bars. Shopaholics can visit the stylish boutiques of Chiado, a seven-minute stroll away, while lovers of antiques can head to the Príncipe Real district, just over ten minutes on foot. Lisbon Cathedral is a twenty-minute walk, and São Jorge Castle is just a little further if you want to explore some of the city’s much-loved attractions. Timeout Market, on the other hand, is just over a ten-minute saunter, so pick up some food or flowers to take back to your home. It's housed in a historic building set in pretty grounds with lovely views. Enjoy a cold drink on the large, sunny private patio and rest your feet – it's the perfect spot for an alfresco breakfast – whip up a smoothie or your hosts can organise breakfast for you. Inside, we love the large bedrooms – one is designed as a cute children's room, complete with toys and books. The huge L shaped sofa will accommodate your whole group – it's a great place to relax – that's what holidays are all about after all.
Home truths: * There are steps inside the home as the apartment is over three floors – something to bear in mind if you have limited mobility
* The lower level of this home is located on the lower ground floor, so it doesn't get a lot of natural light
*Guests are kindly asked to respect the quiet hours here, which are between 10pm and 8am
*The desk space is in one of the bedrooms
*The third bedroom is set up as a children's room
*The apartment has a parking space in the garage of the building
*Other services available for an extra fee include door to door private transfers, breakfast service, first day supply groceries and babysitting
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